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We've always been super-impressed with Pro-Ject's Debut Carbon turntable. We think it's one of the best values out there for enjoying the warm, natural sound of vinyl. And judging by our customers' overwhelmingly positive reviews, they feel the same way we do.

A great performer just got even better

We've always been super-impressed with Pro-Ject's Debut Carbon turntable. We think it's one of the best values out there for enjoying the warm, natural sound of vinyl. And judging by our customers' overwhelmingly positive reviews, they feel the same way we do.

So when we found out that Pro-Ject was updating the Carbon's design, we were more than a little skeptical. Why mess with success, right? Well, we needn't have worried. The experts at Pro-Ject kept all of the key elements that made the Carbon so great, and added a couple of significant tweaks to make it even better.

What's new with the Carbon (DC)?

The first thing Pro-Ject did was to give the Debut Carbon (DC) a new power supply with a precision built-in frequency generator (like their Speed Box) — increasing the turntable's speed stability while decreasing unwanted motor vibration. This extra degree of accuracy and smoothness gives you a more focused stereo image, tighter bass, and greater detail than before. Then, Pro-Ject added new TPE (ThermoPlastic Elastomer) dampers to the motor mounts to better decouple and isolate it from the 'table's chassis, reducing motor noise and rumble to a bare minimum. The result is a turntable that delivers sonic performance rarely found on models in its price range.

Crafted for serious sound

The Debut Carbon (DC)'s one-piece carbon fiber tonearm provides greatly increased stiffness compared to typical aluminum tonearms, while reducing unwanted resonance that colors sound. The turntable's sturdy MDF chassis rests on shock absorbing rubber feet that provide a solid, low-resonance foundation. Its heavy 12" steel platter spins on a precision axle and bearing for excellent speed stability and smooth, silent rotation. The belt drive system and new TPE motor mounts isolate the motor's vibration from the chassis to prevent noise from being transferred to the cartridge, and on to your amplifier and speakers.

Get the best sound, without the hassle

Pro-Ject knows that turntable setup can be a challenge for the novice. That's why the Debut Carbon (DC) comes out of the box virtually ready to play. Its pre-matched, factory-mounted phono cartridge and tonearm take the guesswork out of installation, and give you optimized sound quality with minimal effort. A few simple steps to dial in key settings like tracking force and anti-skating, are all it takes to get this player primed and ready to deliver spacious, detailed music. If you've never experienced the relaxed sound that vinyl is famous for, what are you waiting for?

Features and Specs

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Features

Resonance-Reducing Construction: The attractive
resonance-reducing MDF plinth supports a heavier 12" (300mm) diameter metal
platter for smoother rotation and lower wow and flutter. Additionally, a felt
record mat is employed for superior record support and coupling. The platter and
plinth assembly sits upon four-point "O"-ring feet designed for energy
absorption and the plinth-mounted motor is isolated by a new TPE
suspension keeping unwanted noise and vibration to a bare minimum. The motor is
even decoupled from the plinth to reduce vibration transmission.

Note: The turntable should be positioned on a
low-resonance surface such as wood or multiple layer ply-board to avoid
structural vibrations disturbing replay.

High-Fidelity Sound: The 8.6" single-piece tube carbon fiber
tone-arm that increases stiffness while decreasing unwanted resonances resulting
in a higher fidelity presentation of your vinyl recordings. Fitted to the carbon
fiber arm is a true high-end cartridge, the 2M Red moving magnet (MM) phono
cartridge by Ortofon. This arm/cartridge combination is capable of exceptional
tracking and recovery of the musical nuance found within the records grooves.

Belt Driven: The Pro-Ject Debut Carbon features a quiet
running AC motor with a two-step pulley which drives the hub and platter via a
flat-ground belt. The Debut Carbon supports 33-1/3 and 45 rpm speeds.

RCA Output Jacks: Plinth mounted RCA output jacks allow for
the use of higher quality interconnects for even better sonic performance.
Connect the turntable to the Phono input of your home receiver.

Note: If your receiver does not have a suitable Phono MM
input, a separate
phono pre-amplifier (sold separately) is required to connect the
turntable to your amplifier.

Dust Cover: The Pro-Ject Debut Carbon comes supplied with a
dust cover to prevent dust build-up on the turntable.

AC Power Adapter: The turntable operates off of standard
household current using the supplied external AC power adapter.

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At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team. They verify what’s in the box, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices.

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Customer Q&A

Crutchfield askedWhy did you buy this?

Old Bang & Olufsen died. Want to listen to my old collection of vinyl records again.
My amp has phono inputs. I am not going to record to digital. Based on reviews and Crutchfield recommendation seemed to meet my needs. Good basic player, good cartridge, no frills needed.
Price is a factor, and with scratch & dent, was great deal.
[ kenneth Aug 04, 2018 ]

for my husbands birthday. my boy said it the one to get!
[ Rebecca Jun 20, 2018 ]

Cost for the features it has was my overall decision. Plus good reviews from owners.
[ richard Apr 29, 2018 ]

This turntable model appears to have the fewest technical problems, all of which should be able to be resolved by the user, than any other turntable under $500.
[ Stephen Apr 18, 2018 ]

Your rep Allison worked with me on selecting the right turntable for me.
[ AL Mar 08, 2018 ]

This turntable is priced right and includes features that satisfy my desire for hi-end qualities and don't tip the cart total. It has a 2M Red stylus and no built in pre-amp so I am able to upgrade these as time and my listening distinction improves.
[ clayton Aug 18, 2017 ]

I spent a good deal of time researching turntables that were dependable, of high quality, and reasonable priced on the high-end spectrum. Customer reviews on product quality, coupled with my attraction to the product's layout and aesthetic, really set the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon apart from the rest.
[ J May 19, 2017 ]

This was the obvious choice for an extra $40 over the lower tier Pro-Ject. I don't mind a few scratches of dents as long as it sounds great.
[ Mike May 06, 2017 ]

Good quality vs. price. May like to exchange it for the same Project Carbon player but up one level and is now on sale because it has a USB port?
[ Herbert Apr 22, 2017 ]

I absolutely love this product. It sounds great and is built very well. I bought another turn table from Crutchfields and it had some problems and the Crutchfield recommended this turntable as a replacement. The Crutchfield team was fantastic and you could not ask for better customer service which is not easy to find these days. I will buy all my audio products from Crutchfields you can not go wrong with this vendor
[ Sean Mar 26, 2017 ]

I have been researching turntables for a couple of years, and this product is consistently rated very highly. Also, a friend of mine has this turntable, and he highly recommended it.
[ Al Jan 27, 2017 ]

reviews
[ Kevin Dec 17, 2016 ]

The music goes round and around.
[ GEORGE Dec 16, 2016 ]

Crutchfield Advisor informed me that this turntable would be a good fit with my existing Pro-Ject Tube Box S preamp.
[ David Dec 10, 2016 ]

I enjoy sitting and listening to my vinyl collection. Vinyl music is more true and natural to concert delivery as compared to digital formats. During our chat session, Crutchfield's advisors listened to me as I described my listening habits, and my turntable choice was based on their recommendation. I have owned lesser expensive, name brand turntables, but, they lacked longevity even when they were well treated. I look forward to lasting performance and quality from this Pro-Jet turntable.
[ Tim Nov 29, 2016 ]

good reviews
[ M Nov 12, 2016 ]

Upgraded from my Sony turntable
[ Philip Oct 30, 2016 ]

It was recommended as a Top Seller, Low flutter and low speed variation
[ Everett L Sep 04, 2016 ]

Great reviews. Crutchfield is reliable.
[ David Aug 10, 2016 ]

Ratings
[ brian Jul 28, 2016 ]

Good quality record player affordable price
[ Mitchell Jul 09, 2016 ]

Great reviews and wanting a turntable that I could depend on.
[ Joseph Jun 30, 2016 ]

from many reviews that I read I believe that the DC should produce the best sound in it's price range
[ Calvin May 29, 2016 ]

recommended by friend
[ Chad May 17, 2016 ]

Quality and value. Spent a long time trying to decide between the Pro-ject and the Rega RP1 and ultimately decided that it was pretty much six of one or half-dozen of the other. Both had features to recommend them and the Pro-ject is $50 cheaper. So- what the heck.
[ Philip May 11, 2016 ]

I bought this as a wedding present, I bought one for myself a year ago and have been very impressed with its performance.
[ LINDSEY CLYDE Mar 25, 2016 ]

I had researched this product and found the best price and full manufactures warranty along with a 60-day return policy. It was a no brainier you guys Rock
[ Carolyn Feb 21, 2016 ]

Best bang for my buck, so many good reviews.
[ BRIAN Feb 12, 2016 ]

My friend has one and he recommended it to me. I also did a lot of reviews online and subsequently down to a few choices but at the end I chose Pro-ject.
I will hook this up with my older Sony amp/receiver with phono input for now and see how it performs. If all goes well then I will hook it up to my Rotel + B&W speakers later and buy a phono-preamp.
[ John Feb 05, 2016 ]

It suited my needs and after doing some research, felt it was the best turntable for the price.
[ Craig Jan 09, 2016 ]

After reading many reviews of turntables under $500 I decided on the Pro-ject as a gift for my son.
[ paul Dec 10, 2016 ]

I read and watched such great reviews on this turntable. I wanted to get back into vinyl, so I gave it a try.
[ Richard Dec 08, 2016 ]

I chose this turntable because it has everything I'm looking for.
Great reviews
Company reputation
Great build quality
Great tonearm
Great included cartridge
and...
Love the blue finish
[ G Jul 23, 2016 ]

Beautiful looking photos. great connectivity. Just ordered, so hopefully the reviews are true and it plays unbelievable music.
As I have not received the item, I cannot comment on how well it plays.
Looking forward to having some fun with it.
[ James Dec 13, 2017 ]

It's great I set it up outside on my deck and since it rained it works a little funny. I mean it works....just kinda funny
[ EVA Mar 26, 2017 ]

Seems to be the best balance of quality and price for entry-level hifi/audiophile. Aesthetics-wise, I like the simple and modern look; plus it comes in a few different colors.
[ James Dec 31, 2016 ]

The best rated and recommended(by friends and other amateur audio enthusiasts) at this price point. The default cartridge out of the box is good and and the setup should be simple. More review once I start using it.
[ Amrit Nov 01, 2016 ]

Great reviews, no complaints of speed issues like some of my other choices, hum seemed to be resolved with dc model.
[ Kinglin Aug 21, 2017 ]

Excellent reviews and good cell
[ Alexander Jul 20, 2017 ]

Quality and price. I went with the scratched & dented because I trust Crutchfield to stand behind the products they sell. They certify that the product will perform to the factory standards and assure all the necessary information and accessories are in the box.
[ Robert Jul 05, 2017 ]

This was the original. I read a lot of reviews and this seemed to offer the level of quality I wanted without veering off into exotically overpriced audiophile gear. Plus the design is simple, contemporary and attractive. I found the assembly with the fishing line on the weight to be difficult, by the way.
[ Alan Jun 02, 2016 ]

12 questions already asked

If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can walk you through the settings on the product and see if there may be a fix. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website.
If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer.
[ Krissy Jun 23, 2018 ] Staff

I will assume the "four feet" are the feet of the phonograph. With that said, there really is not a "distance" to be concerned with as usually the phonograph is on top to be easily accessed. Other than being on top, being the only requirement you are good to go!
[ GERALD Apr 10, 2017 ]

12.5 inches outside of the round foot to outside of the other foot
[ Jim Apr 10, 2017 ]

No, you won't need to buy a separate phono preamp since your receiver already has one built in. Although, most receivers with built in phono preamps, use cheaper, low quality components to save on costs. Even the lowest priced preamps offered by pro-ject or other quality turntable manufacturers, will have a dramatic effect on the sound quality your new turntable can produce. My advice to you? If you can't afford to get a quality separate preamp right away, go ahead and use your built in preamp for now, and get a separate preamp as soon as possible in order to realize the true potential of your new turntable.
[ Larry Sep 10, 2016 ]

Hi there, if it really does have a pre-amp included, you might be just fine, but my son loves the way the Pyle Pre-amp sounds w his project.....it is very inexpensive and improves the sound significantly of a turntable.
Happy listening! J
[ John Lareno Sep 09, 2016 ]

You should be fine with the built-in phono preamp. It's output voltage will be too low to connect it to any of your other inputs.
[ James Sep 09, 2016 ]

I don't have the exact situation to relate to you. However, it is similar! I bought the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon turntable, with the intention of using the phone pre-amp section, of my Yamaha integrated receiver ( the Aventage RX-A1020, a fairly expensive unit). While it did sound good, it only whetted my appetite to see if it might sound better. I had read articles about how much difference the phono stage makes. So, I borought the Pro-Ject Tube Box DS from Crutchfield. It was even more money than the turntable! I wanted tubes in the pre amp, and the cheaper Pro-Ject was perpetually out of stock. So, I had them order the Tube Box DS. What a great purchase! It made the turntable sound really come alive through my system. It made a huge difference.
[ Gregory Martin Apr 11, 2017 ]

I had similar questions when shopping for my turntable and so I turned to Crutchfirld chat for help. It is first important to understand that it is always better to have a setup that is made up of separate components instead of one that combines them. I was told that the Phono Box USB had a better phono preamp and a better analog to digital converter than did the unit that is installed in the Debut Carbon Phono USB. I would recommend the Phono Box USB. It's the setup I currently have and I think it sounds great. To answer the other question, yes there is an RCA cable in the box but for the Phono Bix USB you will need two cables and so you will have to purchase another one to connect the box to your A5+ speakers.
[ Tyler Mar 27, 2015 ]

Jeremy, the sound coming off the tone arm should be the same as both units ship with the OM10 cartridge. It's hard to find specs on the built in analog to digital converter (ADC) but the stand alone states use of a Burr Brown PCM2904 ADC.
No matter how good your ADC, converting an analog signal to digital (hopefully lossless) and then converting that digital file back to analog for playback on a media player you will definitely lose the resolution and quality of a pure analog source which is the entire point of a vinyl versus digital but I digress...
Pro-Ject turn tables all ship with RCA outputs.
[ Anthony Mar 27, 2015 ]

I am no expert, this was a gift to my husband who said that he didn't want one with a USB bc it's quality is less. This was confirmed by an audiophile with many turntables that I met in a thrift shop. However, he said that only an audiophile would be able to tell the difference.
[ Julianne Mar 27, 2015 ]

Not sure, I bought the non USB Pre Amp and upgraded the cables from the table to the pre amp with Audioquest a Green cables. Separated the ground wire from the cable that came with the Turntavle to ground. I love the sound. I wanted a vinyl experience and I am extremely happy with the result. Unless you want to transfer your vinal to digital you don't need the USB. If that is your objective the table with the built in pre amp should be fine.
[ DONALD J Mar 27, 2015 ]

I forwarded your question to an Advisor and they responded with the following:
It does not include cables. We offer a large variety of RCA cables including varied lenghts you can find those here:
http://www.crutchfield.com/g_20110/RCA-Audio-Patch-Cables.html?tp=1904
If you would like to discuss further you can contact an Advisor directly by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat.
[ Krissy Nov 08, 2014 ] Staff

No there isn't. The performance benefits you are talking about are built in to the newer models, but they lack the convenience of push button rpm changes.
[ Michael Aug 25, 2015 ]

The speed box isn't necessary for the model because is it already has a DC motor built in. The DC power function is what the speed box normally adds and that's why it doesn't add any uprgrade to this particular model.
[ KATHERINE Aug 25, 2015 ]

When the needle reaches the end of the album it just sits in the inner most groove and makes a scratching sound. I did get a little device that lifts the tone arm but the platter still spins.
[ STEVEN J Jun 20, 2015 ]

No auto-return. you gotta raise it up or it goes bump bump bump...
[ MARK S Jun 19, 2015 ]

The stylus follows the groove to the end, where it just circles until you manually put the tone arm back in its cradle.
[ MICHAEL Jun 19, 2015 ]

The arm does not return automatically. When the music ends the arm stays at the end, but does not skate across the label, it just stays at the beginning of the label. There is no scratching noise etc... You will need to lift the arm up and move it back to the cradle. This is a great turntable! After some setup tweaking it has provided some great sound on my old LP's. If your AMP/Receiver does not have a Pre-Amp connection for the turntable, then you will need to purchase a Pre-Amp and connect it to the AMP/Receiver .. make sure to correctly ground the Pre-Amp if using one. Scott
[ Scott Jun 19, 2015 ]

this turntable does not have auto-return. the needle remains on the record at the end of the album forever...until you lift it off!
[ Karol Jun 19, 2015 ]

Simple just lift the stylus assembly off the record with the side lever and place it back in the holder.
[ Stephen Jun 19, 2015 ]

You have to Lift the tonearm with cueing lever and move it back to the arm rest.
[ Richard Jun 19, 2015 ]

It does not have auto-return. When the stylus gets to the end of the album, it remains there until you pick it up. Sounds great, though.
[ Ian Jun 19, 2015 ]

There is a counter weight that hangs from a short piece of basically fishing line, if you will that is designed to return the needle/arm back to the cradle. It honestly doesn't always work the best. Hope this helps.
[ Jeremy Jun 19, 2015 ]

Nothing happens it just stays there , if i was doing it over again i would buy a auto or semi auto turntable
You put a record on ,sit down and get comfortable and enjoy the record then in 17 minutes you have to get up and turn the table off or flip the record do, yourself a favor and invest the money in a top quality CD player
[ Peter Jun 19, 2015 ]

Yes, that is correct - there is no auto-return. At the end of the album, you must manually pick up the arm and return it to it's cradle while you flip the record. Otherwise it will just continue to spin.
[ JONATHAN Jun 19, 2015 ]

No automatic return at all. At the end of the album, the record keeps turning and the arm stays hovered at the edge of the label, while the needle stays on the record. No warning beep sounds and no automatic time-out shutoff. If you walk away and forget, it could stay spinning for weeks...or for your entire vacation away from home. That's what happened to us. The problem is that no audio file turntables are anything but totally manual.
[ RITCHIE D Jun 19, 2015 ]

Infinite loop until you pick up the tonearm. That said, this turntable is fantastic.
[ Geoffrey Jun 19, 2015 ]

If your receiver/amp does not have a phono-level input, then yes, you will need a phono pre-amp. If it does, you will not.
[ MICHAEL Feb 01, 2015 ]

Yes you do. There is another version that has one built in that is a little more expensive. If you have an old receiver with a phone input that works as well.
It is a great table. I cannot recommend it enough.
[ James Feb 01, 2015 ]

Hi Richard,
If your receiver does not have a phono input yes you will need a phono preamp. They come in various versions and price points. I spent $99 on the one I bought but they can be purchased for much less.
Some Pro Ject players come with the preamp that cost a little more.
Best of luck.
Jeremy
[ Jeremy Feb 01, 2015 ]

Yes you do need a phono amp. You can plug it in to an audio receiver that has one. Alternatively you can buy a separate phono amp. There is another version of this turntable that comes with both a USB connection and a phono amp included.
[ Anthony Feb 01, 2015 ]

Depends on your amp. If it has a phono imput on the back you shouldn't. If not you will need one.
[ Richard Jan 31, 2015 ]

Yes
[ Julianne Jan 31, 2015 ]

Yes you do. I am using a NAD PP2e. Crutchfield has the new PP4 which I would like to try for it has MM/MC and USB output.
[ Ralph Jan 31, 2015 ]

Depends on whether or not your receiver has a phono input. If you are connecting via cd or tape or aux you will need a pre amp. Mine set me back about $100. FYI table sounds incredible!
[ ROBERT C Jan 31, 2015 ]

There isn't an amp built into this turntable. Depending on your stereo amp, you may or may not need a phono preamp. Some stereo amps have a phono preamp built in, but most do not. You'll probably need to buy a preamp separately. NAD is a big manufacturer to look at.
[ Adam Jan 31, 2015 ]

Unless your amp or receiver has a phono input you will need one. I believe Pro-Ject sells them through Crutchfield or look on the. Web. It is a great turntable but there is no built in amp Thanks
[ Stephen Jan 31, 2015 ]

Depends on your source if you have phono in then a phono amp will NOT be necessary most modern sources WILL require a phono amp as it wont have a phono in
My pioneer elite had a phono in so i didnt need a phono amp
[ Robert Jan 31, 2015 ]

You do in fact need a phono preamp, unless of course your receiver or amplifier has a phono input.
[ KATHERINE Jan 31, 2015 ]

If you have 'phono' inputs on the back of your receiver, no, you won't need to buy one-it's built into your receiver. If you don't have 'phono' inputs then yes, you will need a phono pre-amp.
[ Ronald Jan 31, 2015 ]

I have no idea. Don't think I've ever seen it given in the specs. Why don't you simply order a replacement from Pro-Ject. They will send the correct one. Then, if you really need to know, weigh it.
[ JOHN Feb 25, 2018 ]